All tenants' names must be written on the lease! honestly. This is a big one. This rule applies even if the roommate is your girlfriend, boyfriend or best friend. If your roommate's name is not on the lease, they will probably make it impossible for you to pay the rent yourself. If your credit is not good, then your roommate may sign the lease alone, but it will make them legally and economically vulnerable, so they may not want to take this risk for you. Moreover, a broken lease is really bad, documented, and it is a million times more difficult to rent another apartment. Really, believe me.
How about subletting or subletting?
If you find someone who already lives in an apartment and wants to rent a room or an entire place, and they don't write your name on the lease, they are out of town. This is called subletting or subletting. In this case, as a sub-tenant, you must pay in advance the rent you agree to and abide by all the terms of the lease, but if there is a problem, you will ultimately not be liable for the contract. On the other hand, since you don't sign, you can't guarantee that there is a place where they can kick you out at any time.
Roommate
Who do you plan to live with? Is it with one or two friends? Boyfriend or girlfriend? Still a person? Either way, you need to make sure that the people who decide to take risks with you are reliable and rewarding, and if things get tough, they won't bail you.
What if I rent a house with my boyfriend or girlfriend?
I know that when you go out for a few months and don't want to separate, it is tempting to live with your boyfriend or girlfriend, but please, please, make sure you are ready to sign with your lover 6-12 Month of the contract. Of course, you don't have to answer your parents' rules, and you don't have to create a small safe haven for both of you. This may be good, but if you have bills, work pressures, and who will wash the dishes in four months, you will end up giving What are the consequences of you?
I am personally happy that I chose to live with my boyfriend, but we have already tested the water in his parents' home. Not everyone is so lucky. If you think that you and your partner have enough energy to go out together, that would be great! Give you more power and wish you good luck! If you decide to break up before the lease expires, make sure you have reached an agreement.
What if I rent a house with a friend (or more)?
This situation is not as dangerous as moving in with another important person, but it still brings some possible problems. Living with too many people can be irritating. Sometimes my roommates want to have a party, and I just want to watch TV in the living room. You all need to agree on how to deal with these situations, how to share responsibility, and whether you want to buy food for the entire house or buy food yourself. Make sure they are reliable!
What if I want to live alone?
Wow, it takes courage to move out yourself. Although sometimes it is difficult to get approval if you don't have credit, if you can, you should be praised! Make sure you can do it yourself and stay safe. I have no suggestions in this regard.
Questions to ask when you are looking at an apartment
Go ask all the questions. Asking too many questions is better than asking questions. They should regard this as a symbol of responsibility.
Other things to consider when you are looking at an apartment...
Consider taking a tape measure so you can check if your furniture is suitable. Asking roommate questions before staying together
How about subletting or subletting?
If you find someone who already lives in an apartment and wants to rent a room or an entire place, and they don't write your name on the lease, they are out of town. This is called subletting or subletting. In this case, as a sub-tenant, you must pay in advance the rent you agree to and abide by all the terms of the lease, but if there is a problem, you will ultimately not be liable for the contract. On the other hand, since you don't sign, you can't guarantee that there is a place where they can kick you out at any time.
Roommate
Who do you plan to live with? Is it with one or two friends? Boyfriend or girlfriend? Still a person? Either way, you need to make sure that the people who decide to take risks with you are reliable and rewarding, and if things get tough, they won't bail you.
What if I rent a house with my boyfriend or girlfriend?
I know that when you go out for a few months and don't want to separate, it is tempting to live with your boyfriend or girlfriend, but please, please, make sure you are ready to sign with your lover 6-12 Month of the contract. Of course, you don't have to answer your parents' rules, and you don't have to create a small safe haven for both of you. This may be good, but if you have bills, work pressures, and who will wash the dishes in four months, you will end up giving What are the consequences of you?
I am personally happy that I chose to live with my boyfriend, but we have already tested the water in his parents' home. Not everyone is so lucky. If you think that you and your partner have enough energy to go out together, that would be great! Give you more power and wish you good luck! If you decide to break up before the lease expires, make sure you have reached an agreement.
What if I rent a house with a friend (or more)?
This situation is not as dangerous as moving in with another important person, but it still brings some possible problems. Living with too many people can be irritating. Sometimes my roommates want to have a party, and I just want to watch TV in the living room. You all need to agree on how to deal with these situations, how to share responsibility, and whether you want to buy food for the entire house or buy food yourself. Make sure they are reliable!
What if I want to live alone?
Wow, it takes courage to move out yourself. Although sometimes it is difficult to get approval if you don't have credit, if you can, you should be praised! Make sure you can do it yourself and stay safe. I have no suggestions in this regard.
Questions to ask when you are looking at an apartment
Go ask all the questions. Asking too many questions is better than asking questions. They should regard this as a symbol of responsibility.
- Is there a laundry room at the scene? Is this free, or do you have to pay to use these machines? If not, is there a laundromat in the pedestrian area?
- What is the water pressure? Is there enough hot water during peak hours?
- Is there noise in the apartment (traffic noise, neighbor noise, dog barking, etc.)?
- Is there a resident manager at the scene?
- Is this area safe?
- What is the parking situation? Is there a parking lot? Do you have a parking space? Is the parking fee extra?
- Is it close to traffic (bus or train)?
Other things to consider when you are looking at an apartment...
Consider taking a tape measure so you can check if your furniture is suitable. Asking roommate questions before staying together
- What is your daily work?
- Your priorities are: work, play or sleep?
- Are you early risers, or stay up all night? Are you taking a nap?
- Is it difficult to sleep? (Do you need to be completely silent?)
- From 1 to 10, how clean is your level?
- How do we distribute household chores?
- How often do you cook?
- Is the food shared or separated?
- What is even more irritating is: a bunch of things (a messy thing) or really dirty and messy?
- Do you want to keep the apartment in a warm (or cool) place? Do you want to turn on the heating or air conditioning?
- Do you like loud music?
- What would you do with your home space? (work, party, etc.)
- Which spaces or objects are public (belonging to everyone) and which are personal?
- Are you planning to let your girlfriend/boyfriend come over? If so, how often?
- Can we have overnight guests?
- Will there be pets?
- How much moderation are you from 1 to 10?
- What is your pet urine?
- How will you share the cost of the assessment?
